I am planning a rather epic road trip in August and September. Updated my tentative itiniary on May 26. Removed stops in Texas and Louisianna and extended my stay in Niagara and the GTA.

Day 1 – I plan on leaving Calgary, headed for Twin Falls, Idaho on Friday. August 21. It’s 1295km to Twin Falls, approximately 12:38 total time. (Friday, August 21)

Day 2 – In Twin Falls, I may be joined by a friend for my second leg, Denver, Colorado. That is 1193km and will take about 11 hours. I will then catch a Colorado Rockies baseball game. (Saturday, August 22)

Day 3 – Day 4 – Change of plans. Heading to Gallatin, Tennesee to visit friends and the Nashville area. The total distance is 1891km, just over 17 hours. I will stop for the night somewhere around Kansas City and arrive mid-day on day four in Gallatin, TN. (Sunday, August 23, Monday, August 24)

Day 5 – Visiting friends in the Nashville, Tennesee area (Gallatin, TN to be specific). (Tuesday, August 25)

Day 6 – Travel day to Detroit, Michigan. I will be catching a Tigers game (Tampa Bay is in town) with a former co-worker. Travel distance is 830km in 7:46. I will spend the night in Detroit or across the border in Windsor, Ontario. (Wednesday, August 26)

Day 7 – Day 11- Travel to the Niagara area, Ontario. The distance is 391km, travel time is 3:51. I will spend 5 days in Niagara and the GTA. (Thursday, August 27 – Monday, August 31)

Day 12 – Travelling to Ottawa, Ontario. Travel distance is 449km with a travel time of 4:22. (Tuesday, September 1)

Day 13 – Visiting day in Ottawa. (Tuesday, September 2)

Day 14 – Day 15 – Travel to Moncton, New Brunswick (via USA) – Travel distance is 1132km with a travel time of 12:50. I will probably stop somewhere in the US for the night, so this will be a 2-day trip. (Wednesday, September 3 and Thursday, September 4)

Day 16 – Travel to PEI. It’s 163km, 1:52. I will spend the night in PEI. (Friday, September 5)

Day 17 – Day 18 – Travel to Halifax, Nova Scotia. It’s 332km and 3:53. I will spend 2 nights in Halifax. (Saturday, September 6, Sunday, September 7)

Day 19 – Day 20 – I will begin my return to Calgary, via the USA, heading to Allentown, Pennslyvania. Distance is 1550km and 14:55 travel time. This will likely mean two days. (Monday, September 8, Tuesday, September 9)

Day 21 – Travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana. Travel distance is 944km, travel time is 9:16. (Wednesday, September 10)

Day 22 – Day 23 – Travel to Yellowstone, National Park with a stop overnight, somewhere in Nebraska. Distance is 2532km with a travel time of 25 hours. (Thursday, September 11, Friday, September 12)

Day 24 – Yellowstone, National Park. (Saturday, September 13)

Day 25 – Home to Calgary, Alberta. Distance is 942km with a travel time of 9:50. (Sunday, September 14)

Total distance covered is over 14000km. It’ll be a give or take by probably 1000km or so, who knows. I will have to get an oil changed on the road for sure. There will also be driving in the various places that I am stopping at along the way. I plan on camping and BBQing my food.

Epic. That’s a great word.